Pettitte Throws, but his Back is Still Barking

According to the AP, via MSG.com:

Andy Pettitte made 47 throws on level ground Monday, two days after the New York Yankees left-hander was scratched from a scheduled start due to lower back spasms.

"I feel better," Pettitte said. "I felt good enough to go out there and throw."

Pettitte threw for five minutes on a back field with pitching coaching Dave Eiland.

"It's still tight," Pettitte said. "There's still a little pull back there when I try to get out over my front side. So we'll see how I feel tomorrow."

If he is unable to pitch from the mound tomorrow, he will have to be pushed back from his April 2nd start in the Bronx. Instead of starting someone like Rasner or Karstens, I'd push Pettitte back to the 4th or 5th starter spot. If he can't go at that point, then I'd start Rasner or Karstens.